Hypernatremia refers to sodium levels in the blood being too high. Common causes include inadequate fluid intake, or fluid loss. Sodium plays an essential role in functions such as muscle contraction, ...

Hypernatremia, or high sodium in the blood, often stems from losing too much water or gaining too much sodium, leading to an imbalance in your body. Symptoms of hypernatremia include excessive thirst, ...

Diabetes insipidus is a condition characterized by the overproduction of urine. It can lead to a potentially serious condition called hypernatremia when sodium levels in your blood are elevated.

An 86-year-old black female was admitted to the hospital after she had a seizure while waiting for a swallow evaluation as an outpatient. Her family members report that the patient has baseline ...